Christmas Bird Count

Point Pelee National Park will be holding its 73rd Annual Christmas Bird Count on Monday, December 15 and you are invited to participate!

Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science program in North America. Each year, volunteers from across the continent gather to count as many individuals and species as they can during their designated count period. Volunteers will spend the entire day in the field, looking for birds, learning about the habitats they use in winter and join with others for some fun along the way. No experience is necessary, but participants will be expected to spend most of the day outside. At the end of the day, participants will gather at the Visitor Centre for a dinner, hosted by the Friends of Point Pelee, and we’ll compile the results of the day’s effort.

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with wrap up dinner to follow.

Cost: Free

Pre-registration required!

Please email [email protected] or call the park at 519-322-2365 to register.

Registration closes 4 p.m. Friday December 12, 2025.